State of Maryland Archives: on Homeland Security

Benjamin Cardin:
More research into causes of combat-related illnesses

Q: Is government veterans' health research sufficient?

Cardin selected, "Not enough."

Cardin adds, "Americans who dedicate their lives to defending our nation deserve the highest quality health care. To provide that care, the DOD and DVA must
invest in research that will help discover the causes of, and treatments for, their illnesses, particularly those that are combat-related. For this reason, I strongly support increases in these departments' peer-reviewed research programs."

Source: Your Candidates Your Health: 2012 Maryland Senate debates

Dan Bongino:
Veterans deserve effective and dependable health care

Q: How would you characterize government investment in health research for military veterans?

Bongino selected, "About right."

Bongino added, "Military veterans and service members who dedicate themselves to protecting our rights and
freedom around the globe deserve effective and dependable health care. We need to focus on modernizing and improving the delivery of health care. Many agencies in the government could benefit from maximizing efficiency instead of spending more dollars."

Corrogan Vaughn:
Strong national defense based on domestic manufacturing base

Corrogan’s priorities upon his election as Maryland’s U.S. Senator in 2006 will include:

A strong national defense under Article IV, Section 4 of the Constitution for the United States of America.

Working with other senators to restore our
manufacturing base so that we can “provide for common defense” as stated in the Constitution for the United States of America and not be reliant on foreign manufacturers for even the clothing of our own military and citizens.